Does anyone have 20" wheels on an e60 5 series? I'm tempted to get some but don't know if 19's would be better for handling?

 

I've read somewhere that 19's on normal tyres (i.e. not run flats) is the best all round package for the E60.

Mine is on 18's with run flats, it's okay but doesn't instill confidence + you're on the look out for potholes to avoid the whole time. I suspect 20's would be similarly harsh.

Might look at getting some 19s for mine at some point + a spare wheel kit.

 

19s on my E60 M5, well 18" winter tyres at the moment, but 19s back on in the summer

 

Does it have M-sport or SE suspension? As that will have an effect as some of the rubberised bushings are different.

I have 20" on a F07...they still look tiny

Ride is attrocious on UK roads with the RFTs; But its fine in France and Spain though....

 

Mate had some 20" wheels on his 535D M sport and it did catch quite a lot and ride was pretty poor to

 

I doubt you'd notice the handling difference unless you are on a track. The difference would be ride and looking a ****.

 

Why do this what are you trying to achieve?

 

I was offered a set of avant garde? 20" rims with new tyres for £1k and I'm soo tempted to buy them.

 

And they will look cool....Are they the deep 5 spoke design ?


I had 20" wheels on my E60 about 5 years ago...There was hardly any choice at the time..

 

Yeah they are very deep, 10.5" rears with 285 tyres and 9.5" fronts with 255 tyres

 

i have 20's on my e60

With a 10.5" rear running 285's - no issues handles fine too..

My new wheels coming in the new year will have 295's on them..with rolled in arches...

 

21's on my 7 Series

 

Being unsure about the handling I bought the same 19" M6 wheels that is on hail-hail's car. I hope to have them on at the weekend?

 

Good choice

 

. The hardest thing for changing them is the fact my impact gun and tools are in the back of the Impreza and thats garaged up in York